Thanks Bill and Terry for your kindness. I'll be able to save up as I start racking up hours with the new year. What is upsetting is the time I'm losing. And of course, when I have it on the road, all parts left over will either go back to members here or to my next project if I may dare dream so. Damn that sexy black and polished engine of yours Terry, that's going to drain my wallet next winter I tell you!
Some good yet expensive news, I've secured a K2 head that came right off a running bike, should be here next week sometime. Also have a stock cam and springs coming in soon from Whaleman, can't wait for the goodies and can't thank you guys enough. I will keep it moving along. I lost a day today because we got buried in the snow here, had to keep shoveling every so often to be able to have the car get out easily if needed. Still battling the mess the old gasket left on the jugs that are inside the house. The last few bits are pretty stuck on there and really testing my patience. As I clean it up, I notice a few very minor gouges at the corner that was giving me a hard time when I was taking it apart. Its from the chisel extension I had to use to pry it open then but it doesn't look too bad. I'm sure sanding it is out of the question, so suggestions welcome on how to fix (if at all it needs to be fixed).
@kickstart I haven't had time to look into the crankcase yet, its in the garage which was blocked all day by about 18" of snow that I just got done shoveling out of the way. Soon though, hopefully.